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Taylor English’s Construction Practice Group focuses on avoiding and solving problems in the most practical and efficient manner. Our Construction Practice Group originated from some of the Nation’s most well-known construction law firms to create a formidable team that is taken seriously within the industry and by adversaries alike.

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We have a seasoned group of corporate, finance and tax lawyers, most of whom have been partners in large national or regional law firms, and several have served as general counsel of significant public or private companies.

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The members of our practice group are seasoned professionals who are committed to providing our clients with effective representation on a cost efficient basis. Paul Durdaller is the practice group leader of the Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice group at Taylor English Duma LLP.

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Taylor English’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Group handles the complete range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters.

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We understand that the employer-employee dynamic is central to the success of a business. Taylor English’s Employment, Labor & Immigration Group represents management in all aspects of the employment relationship, from training to counseling, from internal complaints to full-blown litigation.

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Taylor English’s Environmental and Renewable Energy Practice Group’s lawyers have over seventy years of collective experience in the field of environmental and renewable energy law.

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We have created the Financial Institutions team at Taylor English Duma LLP – bringing together attorneys from different specialties across the Firm – in order to seamlessly deliver to financial institutions the types of services that are most needed in this difficult economy.

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The members of Taylor English’s Intellectual Property group advise businesses, inventors and entrepreneurs regarding the development, protection and exploitation of intellectual property assets.

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The Lending, Workout & Foreclosure practice group at Taylor English represents national, regional, local and community banks and lending institutions in all manner of actions related to troubled loans. Our team brings legal and business experience gained from years working on workout and restructuring transactions at top national firms and as in-house counsels at some of the country’s largest corporations.

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The Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group at Taylor English is comprised of experienced attorneys who provide creative, efficient and cost-effective advocacy for our clients.

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The Real Estate, Lending and Finance group at Taylor English has extensive experience in all types of transactions involving commercial, industrial, residential and multi-family real estate.

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The Resort, Hotel & Hospitality Group of Taylor English is nationally known for its representation of clients involved in the resort, hotel, restaurant, regulated real estate, travel and hospitality industry. The group consists of experienced attorneys from several distinct practice areas who provide creative, cost-effective advocacy to clients.

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Taylor English provides tax planning, credit and controversy legal services to our clients. Using our value focused approach, our tax attorneys work directly with clients and our other attorneys to ensure appropriate attention is given to the opportunities and consequences of all manners of federal, state and local taxes.

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Taylor English represents clients with the development and use of technology and e-commerce in their business. Many issues and opportunities arise for businesses involving technology, whether with the development and distribution of technology solutions, the licensing and use of technology products, or the procurement or outsourcing of IT services.

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Insurance Coverage Disputes

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholders in connection with claims of defective construction at a $25,000,000 manufacturing plant in the State of Alabama. Dispute involves litigation with general liability carrier for general contractor and general liability carrier for several subcontractors. The claims at issue exceed $1,000,000.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with Class Action litigation pending against consumer products manufacturer and numerous other defendants in the State of Illinois. Dispute involves litigation with general liability carrier for manufacturer. The claims at issue exceed $1,000,000.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholders to recover approximately $1.6 million in fees and defense costs under D&O policy arising out of insurer’s failure to defend and indemnify company and directors in shareholder derivative suit. The insurance carrier denied coverage and filed a declaratory judgment action. After discovery and some briefing of issues, the case was mediated, and an agreement was reached on a range of fees that the carrier would pay, and then the case went to arbitration, where the arbitrator’s sole job was to determine the amount of fees and expenses. The arbitrator awarded the full amount sought.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with claims arising from the construction of a $20,000,000 distribution warehouse in the State of Pennsylvania. Dispute involves general liability carrier for general contractor and general liability carriers for several subcontractors. The claims at issue exceed $8,000,000.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholders in connection with litigation arising from alleged defective construction at a $25,000,000 distribution facility in the State of Texas. Dispute involved general liability carrier for general contractor and general liability carrier for numerous subcontractors. The claims at issue exceeded $4,000,000. Case involved multiple motions for summary judgment and one appeal [by an insurer to a motion granted to the policyholder]. Assisted policyholder in settling claim following mediation and causing insurance carriers to fund the entirety of the settlement, in excess of $1,000,000.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholders in connection with claims of defective construction at a $70,000,000 distribution warehouse in the State of North Carolina. Dispute involved general liability carrier for general contractor and general liability carrier for numerous subcontractors. The claims against the general contractor exceeded $2,500,000. Assisted general contractor in settling claim and recovering in excess of $2,200,000 from insurers.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in litigation with E&O carrier over coverage for design allegations made in connection with claims of faulty construction at the foregoing distribution warehouse in North Carolina. Insurer denied coverage. Recovered approximately $500,000 from insurer.

Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with claims of defective construction at a $20,000,000 distribution warehouse in the State of Oregon. Dispute involved general liability carrier for general contractor and general liability carrier for numerous subcontractors. The claims at issue exceeded $2,000,000. Assisted general contractor in settling claim and recovering a significant portion of the claim from general liability and E&O carriers.

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1. Purpose-Built Efficiency

Everything we do is focused on greater efficiency, flexibility and entrepreneurship. The result is that our clients view us as part of their business building investment, not a corporate expense.

2. Purpose-Built Partnerships

We are partners, not vendors. The result is that we are accountable, respectful and care as much about our clients' business as we do our own.

3. Purpose-Built Results

We are problem solvers. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to provide value and results and seek flexibility in how we structure engagements.